Landslides warning in Uttarakhand as heavy rains likely till August 26

DEHRADUN: The regional meteorological centre on Sunday issued a warning for landslides in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand as heavy rainfall is likely to lash several parts of the state, including the state capital, till August 26.
According to the 'yellow alert' issued by the Met centre, "minor to medium landslides and rock falls" are likely to occur at isolated places in the hills and vulnerable places between August 22 and 26.
People are also advised to be cautious and take shelter during thunderstorms and lightning, it said.
Besides, people residing near rivulets and streams have been advised to remain on alert as there could be inundation of low lying areas in the plains.
Heavy rainfall with intense spells is likely to occur at isolated places in Dehradun, Pauri, Haridwar, Nainital, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar and Bageshwar districts of the state between August 23 and 26, according to the Met centre alert.
Bikram Singh, director of the regional meteorological centre, said, "Monsoon will remain active over Uttarakhand during the next four to five days. Due to rains, we will witness landslides and road blockades, especially in the hills."
Singh added, "The water level in the rivers and seasonal rivulets will also rise."